Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and is located in River Forest, IL.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the Concordia University Chicago intercollegiate athletic training program including practice/game coverage, daily rehabilitation, training room supervision including student employees, drug testing, and athlete education. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for day-to-day athletic training needs of his/her primary teams, as well as, assisting with other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physicians. This position will also include summer sports camp coverage.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Attends at-home competitive athletic school sponsored events as requested by the head athletic trainer and is available to provide emergency care and first aid at such events until the arrival of emergency medical personnel or other health care provider
• Supervises daily rehabilitation set hours Monday-Friday (including overseeing staff athletic trainer rehabilitation)
• Consults with the team physicians on a regular basis regarding patient care
• Oversees student assistants including day-to-day tasks, scheduling, and serving as an overall resource
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• Assists head athletic trainer with duties as assigned
• Recommends and supervises rehabilitation and reconditioning of student athletic injuries
• Consults with coaches, parents/guardians and student athletes as necessary
• Assists with daily training room operations such as medical record keeping, physician led injury clinics, and supply inventory
• Assists in referrals to health care providers
• Assists athletic staff with the administration of drug testing and education
• Coordinates coverage and recommend procedures with the head athletic trainer for the prevention, recognition, evaluation and immediate care of student athletic injuries

Skill Sets

• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administration, and students
• Commitment and respect for diversity
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for athletic trainers
• Support of and commitment to Concordia University's Christian mission
• Ability to interact effectively with all persons involved in the sports and athletic training programs at Concordia University Chicago, as well as, with colleagues from various institutions and the general public.
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and consistent follow through with appropriate stakeholders

Minimum Experience Required

• Experience with drug testing preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in athletic training required
• Experience in supervising student employees and intercollegiate football required

Education/Certification Requirements

• Memberships in the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, and the Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association
• NATABOC & NATA certification
• State of Illinois licensure or eligibility
• Master's degree with a concentration in athletic training or related field
• Strength & Conditioning certification preferred
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Compensation And Benefits

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
• Critical Illness Insurance

Application Information

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

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